Almost 90% of Survey Respondents Report a Negative Mental Health Impact We’ve all said it: these bills are driving me nuts, these prices are making me crazy, and the rent is pushing me off the deep end. Most of us don’t mean it literally (most of the time at least) Read more…
If you follow financial news you have heard a lot of talk about rising interest rates over the last year. People hold rising rates responsible for the economy, oil prices, tech stock prices, currency fluctuations, and almost everything else that’s happening. This can be really confusing for investors, considering the Read more…
Many companies allow their employees to own stock in the company. They do this to give employees an incentive to perform well and to offer a more attractive pay package without having to put up more cash. Stock options are one popular way for employers to offer stock to employees. Read more…
Karma Drive is a tool that tracks your driving habits to determine whether you qualify for discounted premiums on auto policies from an insurance carrier partnered with Credit Karma. It may help you save money on car insurance if you drive safely or infrequently. Karma Drive 3.4 out of 5 Read more…
Recessions are very much in the news these days. Is the US in one? If so, when will it end? If not, when will it start? How bad will it be? To answer these questions we need to learn more about what a recession is, what causes it, and how Read more…
US stocks entered a bear market in June 2022. But what does that mean? How much will stocks fall, and how long does a bear market last? Of course, there are no guarantees and the future isn’t always the same as the past, but knowing more about bear markets can Read more…
The way people bank is changing in a big way. As of 2021, 21% of US adults use a digital-only bank as their primary account and report greater satisfaction than people who use traditional banks[1]. The best online banks are highly competitive with their branch-based counterparts. Online banks offer perks that Read more…
Beginning investors quickly gain a grasp of terms like earnings, growth, or dividends. Capital structure can be harder to grasp as a concept. Why does it matter and how can you use it to improve your investing knowledge? What is Capital Structure? In layman’s terms, “capital structure” describes who owns Read more…
Real estate sites like Zillow offer a convenient way for casually interested people and potential home buyers to browse and shop for homes within their budgets. They’re also a powerful tool for sellers to market their homes to those buyers. Zillow’s popularity is often driven in large part by an Read more…
The federal minimum wage has not increased in over ten years, despite continuous increases in the cost of living. How great is the impact of the stagnant minimum wage on American workers? We collected some interesting statistics and facts about minimum wage and minimum wage workers that could provide some Read more…